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Beyond Washington: Subnational Diplomacy for a Stronger Transatlantic Future

Political Dialog Program with Prof. Dr. Günter Krings, MdB, in Houston, TX and Austin, TX

As part of the KAS program to foster subnational diplomacy for a stronger transatlantic future, Prof. Dr. Günter Krings—Member of the German Parliament and Vice Chairman of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group—visited Austin and Houston, Texas. Meetings with key stakeholders from business and politics underscored Texas’s role as a hub for investment and innovation, highlighted its deep German heritage, and explored opportunities for closer cooperation.

Maša Ocvirk
November 26, 2025
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Transatlantic Ties for a New Generation

KAS USA was at the German American Conference at Harvard

The “transatlantic relationship at a crossroads” took center stage at this year’s German American Conference at Harvard — the largest student-led conference of its kind. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung USA supported the conference and welcomed CDU Federal Board member & former Berlin Senator for Culture, Joe Chialo.

Sabine Murphy
November 20, 2025
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Baden-Württemberg in Focus – The Impact of Innovation at the Subnational Level

Political Dialogue Program in Boston and Cambridge, MA

The program brought a high-level group of political and business leaders from Baden-Württemberg to Massachusetts. Its aim was to analyze the opportunities and challenges posed by innovative technologies for regional development.

Nejra Lilić, Syreta Haggray
November 5, 2025
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The Future of Multilateralism: Power for the Few or Prosperity for All?

Networking Reception with Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Roland Koch, Chairman, Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung

How can the concept of a "Social Market Economy" help in a time of change and uncertainty? Prof. Roland Koch, the former governor of Hesse, draws on decades of leadership experience in both government and the private sector to address this question. He joined us for an engaging discussion on the future of multilateralism.

Dr. Hardy Ostry
October 23, 2025
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Taking Responsibility for Global Health in a Changed World

Dialog Program with Hermann Gröhe

Hermann Gröhe, Deputy Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and former German Minister of Health, visited the United States to discuss recent developments in the global health sphere. He was accompanied by Roland Göhde, Co-Founder and CEO of the Virchow Foundation and Chair of the Board of the German Health Alliance.

Sabine Murphy
September 18, 2025
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Inside Washington – Where Finance Meets Politics

KAS USA Study Program

As part of the zeb.business school’s "Summer School", a week-long study program brought a delegation of senior economic experts, doctoral researchers, and emerging professionals to the U.S. capital to explore the intersection between financial systems and political decision-making.

Nejra Lilić
July 22, 2025
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Shared Values, Shared Challenges – Christian Democratic Dialogue Across the Atlantic

KAS USA Discussion and Reception

In July, the KAS Office USA welcomed a delegation from the Christian Democratic Appeal Party (CDA) of the Netherlands. The event focused on exploring contemporary U.S. foreign policy through the lens of Christian Democratic principles, emphasizing shared commitments to international cooperation and responsible governance.

Nejra Lilić
July 21, 2025
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China, Latin America, and the Challenges for the U.S. and Europe

KAS USA Roundtable Discussion

As global trade dynamics continue to shift, the China–Latin America partnership is evolving in ways that carry significant implications for the region and beyond. What strategic implications do these developments have for Washington, Brussels, and the future of multilateralism?

Maša Ocvirk
July 14, 2025
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Future of Transatlantic Relations

Dialog Program with Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert and Dr. Gerhard Wahlers

The future of transatlantic relations was the central focus of this year’s U.S. visit by Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, KAS Chairman and former President of the German Bundestag, and Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, Deputy Secretary General of the Foundation. During their visit, they met with a range of partners and counterparts in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and New York, NY.

Dr. Hardy Ostry
July 7, 2025
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A New Era of Transatlantic Trade: Tariffs and Tensions or Trust and Transactions?

Transatlantic Trade Week 2025 and Dialog Program with MEP Daniel Caspary

The Transatlantic Trade Week, organized with the American-German Institute (AGI), brought together high-level policymakers, trade experts, and industry representatives to explore pathways toward renewed cooperation. Against a backdrop of shifting political landscapes and evolving trade priorities, the week’s events underscored both the complexity and the urgency of transatlantic economic dialogue.

Dirk Hegen
June 27, 2025
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